A step into a magical oasis outside of the neighborhood. I'm sad to say this restaurant will be closing soon and that is the reason we visited. But my goodness do I wish we had visited earlier. Upon entering we noticed how small and cozy this place was. The service is spectacular and attentive and the omakase was a pleasant experience. And the fish was all so delicious. The best squid I've ever had. All so simple yet elevated. This is definitely not something you'd expect to experience in this neighborhood. read more

Food 5 stars Service 5 stars Ambiance small, cozy, easy for dates and intimate conversations. I made a spontaneous decision to walk in after returning a package at the UPS store across the street. I was famished and had a craving for sushi. I was greeted and asked if I had a reservation. No, I didn't but I was nonetheless quickly seated at a table. I waited a while to receive the menu but I remained patient after I observed the server was busy with other guests. He informed me that it was busy and thanked me for my patience. Shortly after, he took my order for drinks then my meal. I selected the seaweed salad, Sushi Delux, and plum wine. Everything was fresh and delicious. It reminded me of my visit to Japan. I wanted more of everything!!!! *The portions are served like traditional Japanese portions so please don't visit here to complain that it's not larger enough. Go to enjoy the food and tell your friends about it. I will definitely return! read more

Uotora - Sushi Platter. Fresh and delicious. - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So I don't come here often and because of that I felt like it wasn't ok to review it. On this third visit I figured it's about time because there might not be another (so many places to experience). On this solo visit it solidified for me this is my close-ish go to spot to my vicinity that is actually palatable and with decent sashimi options (most spots in or around the area stick to low quality tuna and salmon only lacking in adventure and taste bud explosion...). Albeit not the best but far better than many spots in or around the area. I dont know if it's just me but it seems to definitely becoming increasingly hard to find mind blowing Japanese restaurants that aren't trying drain your wallet dry. Overall I may have become a picky (aka bougie) eater which I highly doubt because well, if you knew me. This is a great spot to dine alone or with a partner because it doesn't get too loud (on occasion) and as mentioned it's the best option available. Oh and if you care service is phenomenal (truly if you know your ish). read more

Really cozy sushi spot. Reliable for date night! Love their selection of sake and tea as well.

This is my $$$ to-go omakase restaurant with actual Japanese staff and service in Brooklyn. This does mean the sushi pieces will smaller than most sushi places in nyc but, it actually more authentic (US vs Japanese food portions). *Warning, there are limited cooked food options* Food: 5/5 I do the omakase every time I go, even when I am not at the bar. I really enjoy the diversity of fish and the interesting add-ons (i.e., sardine) available. This is pretty penny especially if you start ordering drinks (~$130 - $150 before tip). Service/ Ambiance: 5/5 The service is a top notch. The way they pour your drinks at the bar and being mindful of dietary restrictions. It really makes it a great date night or anniversary spot in Brooklyn. All in all, I love coming here but this is a once or twice a year treat since it can get expensive quickly. You have to call to get a bar seat but, it is an amazing experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

Uotora - Our bill - A restaurant receipt from Uotora in Brooklyn, NY, listing various sushi dishes and their prices, with a total of $308.12. - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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uotora offers two different types of omakase - one that is a sashimi sushi omakase (with assorted sashimi, an app, a 10-piece sushi set, a handroll, and miso soup) or a regular omakase (with an appk 10-piece sushi, a handroll, and miso soup). There are also a la carte items. We all went for the sashimi sushi omakase - this included pieces such as chutoro, uni, kin gsalmon, marinated baby squid, bluefin tuna, and monkfish liber. The sashimi platter was decent. We noticed that the quality was fine, but the portions are definitely smaller than what one usually expects at a 'usual' omakase - however, considering this place is a budget-friendly omakase, expectations were lowered. Staff were kind. +budget-friendly omakase read more

food was delicious! ambiance is nice and calm which i enjoyed as i read my book! service was great everyone was extremely nice. i ordered shrimp tempura, eel rolls and seaweed salad and miso soup. they also give you green tea when you leave. i also had the yuzu wine which was very sweet. the sushi rolls were delicious the seaweed salad wasn't my favorite as it was different from the ones i had in the past but happy to try something new. i will be back again! even though this has "$$$$" alluding to it being expensive. everything off the menu is regular new york pricing i think the expensive part is omakase which is expected read more

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Came here last week with my husband and brother in law for omakase at the counter. The omakase was great value for the price ($105) and the amount of food you receive, as well as the items you receive. We've been frequenting omakase spots often and there were multiple things I was trying for the first time while here. One of our favorite bites was a small Japanese fish that I didn't catch the name of but it was awesome. Definitely recommend coming here and trying it out! Courses (may have missed a few of the sashimi!) 1. sashimi platter- kampachi was standout 2. oyster and compressed sushi roe 3. steamed monkfish liver 4. baby sea bream 5. striped jack 6. bluefin tuna 7. marinated baby squid 8. japanese mackerel 9. small fish (missed the name but amazing!) 10. king salmon 11. golden eye snapper 12. chutoro 13. uni 14. hand roll with tuna 15. miso soup with clams We also ordered the sweet potato cheesecake and the strawberry dessert which were both good. read more

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what a joke.. we ordered 2sets of omakase ($55*2) and fatty tuna scallion roll ($10). spent total of $160 from doordash delivery (including service fee and tip). They get 2stars because of good quality. Their rolls are just riduclous. just look at the pictures. it's not good for the restaurant to cheap out on rolls like that. meh. I do not recommend this place. read more

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Finally decided to try this real Japanese restaurant. Right the staff is 100% Japanese so it might actually be worth it. We took Omakase and Omakase sashimi and spent $250 total. Not worth at all because: The portion were too small. The sashimi dish was very small and average taste. The Sushi were the smallest sushi we had in our life and we have been eating sushi in a lot of countries from affordable to expensive restaurants. I added a picture so you can get a sense of how small they were. We are not recommending this place. read more

Uotora - Smallest sushi ever!!! - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We ordered $105 Omakase for each of 2 of us. And basically, they served JUST multiple Tuna, Mackerel and Salmon. Charging $105 for that poor variety is too bad. So disappoint. read more

4.5 rounded up, for the omakase menu. A good quality omakase, but without paying those Manhattan prices. We got to Uotora for our date night, and booked a reservation over the phone easily. The only issue with the reservation was when we got to the restaurant: it took 20-30 minutes to sit us down, since the previous party didn't finish yet (the omakase bar can only sit 4 people). The restaurant gave us a free dessert, without us asking for it, as compensation. Now for the omakase: delicious and unique. They recently raised its price to $95, but added a sashimi dish. So we got: * Assorted sashimi - including 2 pieces of tuna, a few pieces of orange clam, yellowtail, branzino & a delicious piece of salmon * An appetizer of oyster, and marinated fish. * 10 pieces of sushi, including Saba with gut sauce, and a delicious sockeye salmon * A hand roll * And miso soup with clams The sushi chef was pleasant and took great pride in his work. read more

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We came on a debut visit. As soon as you walk in the salt smell of ocean hits you. Perhaps that's the lack of Canadian smoke scent . They have the usual offerings that they do very well. Spicy tuna, salmon and shrimp tempura. To be sure they do that rather well. Salmon melts in your mouth. Portions are small but very tasty. The drink menu has good offerings as well. Sake beer and wine etc. The unexpected twist came with the unexpected sushi... gourd, and shiso . You have to try those . They are life changing! The service was prompt to greet but took a bit for the sushi, but I can wait for good things to come . read more

We might have just found our new favorite omakase place (in BK). We happened to be back in NYC (after leaving last June during COVID), and eagerly resumed our long halted hunt for the best omakase in NY. We were luckily able to make a same day reservation for dinner at 745pm on a Monday. When you walk by, Uotora is a pretty small, nondescript, sushi restaurant. Once inside, you will see it's actually very cute and cozy, with minimal decorations, nice dim lighting, with about two seats at the countertop and only four tables inside. Perfect for catching up with friends in a small and intimate setting or a date night. FOOD: after we ordered the omakase for two, we received our first appetizer, consisting of seared tuna on cucumbers and a scallop dish with seaweed. The appetizers were just ok- the seaweed and tuna (for me) were quite distracting/took attention away from the flavor of the sushi. However, once we got started on the actual omakase, we were both blown away. Every piece is incredibly fresh, with no distracting frills (only amazing additions to bring out the flavor like a dab of soy sauce). The rice also stood out to me - unlike other omakase places where the rice is just the rice, the rice at Uotoro was superbly made and seasoned. It added delicacy and deliciousness to every bite. We ended up ordering five more pieces each because of how good the omakase was. The king salmon (just to name one of the 17 pieces we had that were each better than the last) was probably the best salmon piece I've had at any sushi or omakase place. SERVICE: the service was quite slow, but it seemed like only one sushi chef was making food for the entire restaurant (which was full that night - so at least 8 other people inside not including us and a few other tables outside). We waited at least 20-25 minutes for our 5 additional pieces following the omakase. However, we had had a very long travel day and were both exhausted so that may have added to our impatience. We were there for at least two hours. Other than timing, service was great. Our waitress was very nice and accommodating. VERDICT: I personally can't wait to be back and take all my sushi obsessed friends here. What an amazing experience!!! read more

Very underwhelming. While the priceless close to right the quality of the fish was not what you would expect. Unfortunately I had many chewy pieces with sinew parts that I couldn't even chew. Deep cartilage and sharp bones. I know inflation is driving everything up but I must maintain my integrity. Next time I will dine indoors. As for pickup/take home. That's kinda on me for th3 variance it injects into the experience The staff was friendly and timely. But the size and quality of the fish was far below the expected par for the course. I'm sorry to say thumbs down. read more

Uotora - A person with glasses and a face mask is taking a selfie inside a dimly lit space with wooden decor. - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I happened to find this place by accident when looking for a new sushi option. I know it's located in Brooklyn and I have never been to this neighborhood before, but was willing to try - for good sushi! I was glad that I did. I loved the bright wood sushi bar/counter - very authentic setting. Most of fish is imported from Japan and I was served by Kobayashi-san, one of the two Japanese chefs/owners (both are ex-Gari). I enjoyed the quality and the pace that my omakase sushi pieces were served. I know there are places where they serve omakase with the time limit of 30 min...I cannot imagine trying myself though. Kobayashi-san explained each piece where the fish came from, etc. I added extra pieces after my omakase course was over in lieu of dessert and continued my happiness... :) And of course, the price was very reasonable and you'll pay way more for this quality in Manhattan! read more

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Cusine: 8 Service: 8 Decor: 7 Value: 9 Overall: 8 Serious sushi in the middle of Crown Heights. A place once synonymous with violence and crime, now a neighborhood going through a major facelift. The fact that two former Sushi of Gari alums would leave the cushy confines of UES and Tribeca to settle here should tell you as much. Unlike their time at Sushi of Gari, the preparation of sushi here at Uotora is mostly Edomae style. Our chef for the night was Hiro Kobayashi, who delivered a fantastic omakase filled with delicious bites. Here is the omakase and extras I had on 3/5/19. Appetizer: Kumomoto Oyster, Bay Scallop, Monfish Liver Sushi: Usuba Hagi (File Fish) - Nagasaki Shima Aji (Striped Jack) - Kagoshima Akami (Lean Bluefin Tuna) - Spain Saba (Mackerel) - Nagasaki Hatori Ika (Firefly Squid) - Toyama Bay Kare (Flounder) - Aomori Sake (Wild King Salmon) - New Zealand Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) - Chiba Otoro (Fatty Bluefin Tuna) - Spain Bafun Uni (Short Spine Sea Urchin) - Hokkaido Saiyori (Needle Fish) - Kyushu Hotate (Sea Scallop) - Hokkaido Madai (Japanese Red Snapper) - Kyushu Kamasu (Barracuda)- Shigzuoka Nodoguro (Black Throat Sea Perch) -Kanazawa Botan Ebi (Sweet Shrimp) - Canada Isaki (Grunt Fish) - Nagasaki Ikura (Salmon Eggs) - New Zealand Toro Temaki (Chopped Tuna Hand Roll) Tomago (Egg Omelette) The restaurant is cozy, the service is quite good, and the food was amazing. There are so many good sushi restaurants in NYC nowadays, it's hard to decide where to spend your hard earned dollars. However, if I can't find a last minute reservation in Manhattan at one of my favorite sushi spots, I would not hesitate to visit this location for my sushi fix. read more

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$$$$ with 4.5 reviews?! Okay, I will give it a shot. I was craving sushi and decided to check Uotora when I saw good reviews by other yelpers. I ordered the 8 sushi piece that comes with the roll ($38) thru delivery. First of all, the sushi was very fresh. The rice/fish proportion was just the right amount (although some may say they want more rice, that would diminish the tastiness of the sushi..). Yes, you can probably get the same quantity of sushi for cheaper price if you order from other place, but I think it was overall good fresh sushi. I will try to check this place in person next time! read more

Uotora - $38 but yummy! - A black plastic sushi bento box contains various sushi rolls, sashimi, and condiments, including soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger. - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We came here as part of a personal challenge I started with friends: to try every remaining sushi restaurant listed on Sushi Legend's website. This was stop #1. Food: 3 stars. The biggest issue was inconsistency, most noticeably in the sushi rice. We ordered the more expensive omakase, which included about 6 pieces of sashimi, 1 or 2 appetizers, 10 pieces of sushi, and 1 handroll. In that single meal, I experienced three distinct rice textures: bad, passable, and excellent. The worst rice appeared in my first round of sushi--dry and cold, some pieces feeling as if they had sat overnight. I suspect that batch was scooped from the bottom of the pot or container. The second round improved immediately: the rice was no longer as dry, though still too cold. After having tried top-tier sushi worldwide, including a recent Tokyo trip, I know sushi rice should never be served cold, especially considering how often the chef handled it. Finally, when the handroll arrived, the rice was almost perfect--slightly warmer than room temperature, with each grain distinct yet pleasantly sticky, slipping over my tongue like soft pearls. Combined with the fatty tuna, it brought the meal to a near-perfect close. Inconsistency also extended beyond the rice. The sashimi, served at the start, was fresh but overly cold. As the meal progressed, subsequent pieces of fish warmed slightly and became more aromatic. However, in the second round of sushi, one cooked piece had almost no flavor at all. This plate was supposed to have been seasoned, so I suspect the chef forgot the sauce or used too little. Also, I found a small bone in another piece, and one slice of fish was a bit tough to chew. Aside from these issues, most fish felt quite "alive" on the palate. Another problem involved the clam or mussel, which contained grit or sand and didn't seem at its peak freshness. And I forgot to mention, I was still hungry after the $105 Omakase. Ambience: 4 stars. I got a bit lazy by this point, but I can say the space definitely reminded me of the small sushi counters we visited in Tokyo. Service: 4.8 stars. We were greeted by a cute brunette hostess. Under the dim lighting, I couldn't pinpoint if she had Southeast Asian or South American heritage, but regardless, her politeness and attention to detail impressed me. She spoke gently without whispering, which helped when she explained each dish, including the type of fish and sometimes its origin. I'm only docking 0.1 stars because, at one moment, she set down the plate, my friend angled it for a photo, and she later rotated it back. Not a huge deal, but I think staff should respect individual preferences. Another 0.1 deduction is for asking, "How's the food?" too many times. In my view, once per meal is ideal. read more

Really solid traditional edomae sushi omakase. Left feeling completely satisfied and wanting more. Chefs come from Sushi of Gari in the city. Bar seating-omakase only. $70 for appetizer, 10 pieces, and handroll. The appetizer course for us consisted of delicious monkfish liver, kumamoto oyster, and some sliced taro which I could've done without. My 10 pieces, in order, were red snapper, striped jack, blue fin tuna from Spain, Japanese mackerel, Japanese scallop with yuzu, sea bass, king salmon from new Zealand (BEST piece), chu-toro from Spain, golden eye snapper, uni (wasn't really fresh that day), and tamago. The handroll was a toro handroll with Japanese radish (outstanding!) We also ordered 3 extra pieces each before our handroll-- another chu-toro from Spain, king salmon, and Japanese barracuda. Usually, king salmon isn't hard to come by, but on this night, king salmon from NEW ZEALAND? really delicious (best salmon I've ever had). If I wasn't full already, I would've ordered another handroll too. The reason why I can't give it higher than a solid 4 stars is because the uni was really not great that day (don't serve it if it's not great quality uni), and because many of the pieces were good, but not amazing. You really can't beat it for the price though. I'll be back. read more

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First of all, I just want to say that WE WILL BE BACK! We had omakase dinner for two. REALLY good quality food for really good price. $65 for salad, 10 pieces of sushi (toro, king salmon, kampachi, red snapper, saba, uni, etc), a toro maki roll, and miso soup. We had kumamoto oysters and fish liver for appetizers. Salmon, uni, and toro were delicious so we got a few more of those! I'm so glad we dined here! See you again :) read more

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Don't let the location fool you, you're in for a real treat! This is one of the freshest and delicious sushi in the area. The staff is nice and friendly, this place is under rated. If you're in the area make sure to stop by. My only critique is their hours, make sure you call before stopping by as they aren't really open during the week. We loved all of their fatty tuna rolls & hand rolls. read more

I work for a Japanese company and have spent some time in Japan, so when I saw an omakase restaurant in Crown Heights, I was pretty ~jazzed~. Then I wondered why they would open an omakase on an offshoot of Nostrand Ave, but who am I to question the probable cheap overhead and capitalization on a center of fast gentrification. Walking through the doors of Uotora brought back memories of my time in Japan. A quick "konbanwa" (good evening) to the man behind the counter was returned, and I knew we were in for something special. Following an appetizer of oyster, mackerel, and monkfish liver, each piece for the omakase was presented and explained individually as according to the traditional procedure. My girlfriend and I especially enjoyed the varieties of tuna, salmon, and scallop. The uni (sea urchin) was imported directly from Hokkaido, but was not to our taste. That's part of the beauty of the process though - we tried new things! Following the pieces, we were given a tuna hand roll was was fantastic as expected, miso soup, and brown rice tea. We also ordered the desserts (names escape me) of a strawberry in rice flour dough and the ice cream sandwich. Both were delightful (see pics). Pricing is expensive for the omakase as expected, but is comparatively inexpensive when compared to similar outfits in Manhattan (just over $200 for two including ala carte items, dessert, and tip). It's an experience, and something I would recommend for special occasions and celebrations. This is not the typical take out sushi joint, this is a place where art takes place by practitioners of a real craft. The restaurant is comfortable. Service was excellent. The experience was authentic Japan. The fact that I live near this blows my mind. Thank you for such a great experience! read more

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Crown Heights is not a neighborhood most sushi aficionados expect to find a good omakase fix, but that's where I found myself on a random Wednesday night. The place was busy for hump day, but I was able to snag a spot at the bar by calling ahead earlier in the day. Uotora offers two simple options for omakase - 10 pieces for $70, or 10 pieces with sashimi for $95. Both choices come with an appetizer, hand roll and miso soup. The appetizer was a delightful combo of Kumamoto oyster, seared bonito and yuzu glazed monkfish liver. It was a great opening to the Edomae-style sushi that followed. Chefs Atsuomi and Hiroyuki did not disappoint! The omakase consisted of the usual suspects - Hokkaido scallop, golden eye snapper, fatty tuna, and sea urchin. I could go on raving about the fish, but in summation Uotora's omakase is a very solid bargain for what you get. Very close in price/quantity to Sushi by Bou ($65), but served by chefs with combined decades of experience from prominent sushi restaurants (Sushi of Gari, anyone?). read more

Uotora - Kinmedai - golden eye snapper - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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High quality and delicious omakase experience. Minimal and calm decor and environment. Would definitely go back.

Tasty omakase! I went with a friend as a little treat and it was a lot more of an intimate feel than expected. Great bar service! read more

Uotora - Omakase - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is a place for customers who are passionate about Omakase. The fish are unique, seasonal, and fresh. The service is outstanding. The Chef's diligent work and craftsmanship creates delicious pieces of art that are memorable. If you love authentic Japanese Omakase, don't miss out this place! read more

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Amazing Omakase. Very affordable for what you get. A three course meal unexpectedly highlighted by a fried soft shell blue crab salad. The crab was perfectly crisp and complemented well by the salads acidity. The fish, globally sourced and professionally executed. A warm homey place to have a fun, intimate, and relatively affordable Omakase experience. read more

Ate here for the first time last week outside in their tent. The fish was extremely fresh some of the best sushi I have had since I've lived on the East Coast. They carry some of my favorites. They had amberjack. Which was really rich and fresh. They also had salmon eggs which were light, salty, and extremely good. Also the appetizers were very well done. The braised seaweed was something I hadn't had and I loved it. I also really like the spinach. The menu is quite small but considering how fresh everything is I wouldn't change that. Overall a must try. read more

Food: I had the omakase option ($70/person) and all the nigris were pretty average due to the fact that the chef prepares all 10 pieces and then let them sit for like 10 minutes before serving them to the customer. It could be a lot more tasty and fresh if it's served one by one. The temperature of the bites were off putting as all the pieces were warm by then. Omakase should be served one piece by one piece rather than in a bulk fashion. The appetizers were bland and not so amazing. The hand roll at the end was pretty mediocre as well. Customer Service: one of the staff was really accommodating as she was constantly filling up the water and the while another server was slightly off putting by constantly interpreting our conversations with random questions. Environment: the place is small, which is fine but the bathroom was not the cleanest when we visited. Cost: for $70/person, I have had much better omakase experience in the city and in Brooklyn. I would recommend management to adjust pricing, fix up the bathroom, don't provide omakase for clients not sitting at the sushi bar. Once that's fixed, I think it will attract a lot more guests read more

Uotora - Omakase set - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Really slow service. We were starving and it took 40 min to get our first plate of omakase and it wasn't even that busy. Second plate took almost just as long. The omakase is a plate of starters (an oyster, octopus piece and monkfish liver for us), 10 pieces of sushi, and a bowl of miso soup for $75. None of the pieces blew me away and nothing seemed super fresh. Although I enjoyed the king salmon, scallop, and medium fatty tuna, nothing else was that great. I was particularly disappointed in the uni (from Maine), which is usually my favorite, but seemed a little off here. Definitely not worth the trek out here and perhaps not even if you live in the area. read more

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Wonderful little place on Bergen street that I've walked by many times and only half-noticed. Happens to be two doors down from Cotton Bean, a Japanese cafe that is one of my neighborhood favorites (we asked: they're friends, but no formal connection). We sat in one of the COVID outside-inside booths, which was cute, cozy, very private, and felt safe. Also, cheers to a heating source that is next to my body, not on top of my head. The food and the service were top-notch. Soups and salads were both very tasty, sashimi special was particularly good -- all of the fish was extremely fresh with excellent texture. They have a standard Sapporo on draft and a more interesting IPA in a can (not too hoppy). We finished off with a green tea (on the house) and the desserts, which were delectable: ichigo daifuku (massive crispy strawberry coated with red bean and wrapped in rice flour) and a subtle black sesame ice cream. A note to manage expectations: don't go here if you're looking to get full on a budget. It's not cheap. But that should be clear from the menu - they're not hiding that. And the portions are not large. Said differently, it's a place for experiencing really good food and tastes, not for filling your belly and relieving hunger. Highly recommend. We'll be back soon! read more

We came as a party of six and tried various dishes such as the cod, scallops, omikase, and various rolls. Overall I would recommend checking this place out. The sushi is fresh and good; however, not drop dead amazing. Our primary server was not super friendly, but another girl was always attentive and ready to refill on tea and water. If you're in the area, looking for a bite, check this place out! read more

Uotora - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Honestly one of the worst sushi spots I have ever had, the quality of the fish is not good/fresh, salad is not good, overall its expensive and not even worth it. If you ask for extra wasabi and soy sauce, expect an additional $3. read more

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Uotora was a pretty solid 4 star experience for me. Our hostess/ sushi chefs were super friendly and welcoming at the start, and continued this way throughout our dinner. We had the omakase at the bar counter ($70 pp), and I thought the chef was definitely keeping track of all of our likes/dislikes/needs. He refilled my ginger several times when it was low, and also did not serve us another piece of mackerel after he overheard me saying that I wasn't really a fan of mackerel. I really appreciated how attentive he was, and how he took the time to explain each piece of sushi to us. In addition, he spoke to us a bit at the end of our dinner (where he was from/how long he'd been a sushi chef etc) which was nice :) The sushi was lovely, and during my visit I was reminded again of how important sushi rice is in the equation - the rice at Uotora was well seasoned, fluffy, and very flavourful. Definitely my standout pieces of the night were the snapper, chuutoro (medium fatty tuna), the king salmon, and the hand roll (to ikon and tuna). Btw, they don't have a liquor license yet, and it isn't BYOB, so you'll have to go elsewhere for drinks. I'll probably come back again once I'm in the area, although I'm not sure if I'll do the omakase again - perhaps a la carte :) read more

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SO amazing. My partner is a sushi snob, and even he was so happy with the restaurant choice. Excellent service, artful, authentic presentation. The price is really reasonable...especially because they don't have their liquor license yet, you can't rack up a cocktail tab. I have a feeling this place will become so popular that reservations will be necessary. Get in while you can! Highly recommend seating at the bar. You get to watch the chef expertly prepare and serve each delicious slice of fish one by one. The chef is lovely and clued us into The signature dessert is lovely as well! read more

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Here comes true Sushi place in Brooklyn. I highly recommend. Place is so new and so clean. Open counter sushi bar is my favorite spot to sit usually but it was all taken so I sat on table seat. - witch was actually nice too. I could still see where my Sushi was made. ( I just like to see it ....) My food was AMAZING!!! They are very serious on Sushi and the Miso soup was surprisingly good. I don't usually care much on soup but it was really good that I might start pay more attention. Overall, I really enjoyed my experience at Uotora. All of stuff was super friendly and good vibe. Atmosphere is casual yet modern. I'll definitely be back !! read more

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Had a superb omakase experience sitting at the counter. Chef Hotta was friendly and informative in introducing us each piece. For $70 you are treated with a wide variety of freshest fish and feel equally satisfied as you would at Masa. I was so intrigued by my food that I forgot to take pictures of 4 dishes (a caviar dish, uni, tamago, and a hand roll), but the collage should give you a good idea as it is read more

Uotora - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Small...Quaint...and Clean Neighborhood Sushi Restaurant with Amazingly Fresh Sushi... Special Soft Shell Crab Appetizer with Spicy Jalepeno Cilantro Sauce... Fresh Sushi Rolls Miso Salmon with Vegetables... Fresh Strawberries in Sweet Bean Paste Wrapped in Japanese Pastry Dough... All Deeeeelicious!!! We were there During the Week so it wasn't Crowded but Hear it Gets Crazy on the Weekend... Service was Wonderful They do Not Serve Wine Beer or Alcohol Yet... If You're in the Neighborhood and Love Japanese...Uotora is a Must!!! read more

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Was a huge fan of Uotora - their sushi is delicious! But felt ripped off today- ordered the seaweed salad and it came in a 2 inch square- was about 2 bites of food. Miso soups were skimpy. Ordered over $120 of food, asked if they could include just a little extra rice and they charged $3.50. I love you guys and more than happy to support you in the pandemic but just felt a bit ripped off with my order tonight - disappointing. read more

Uotora - Seaweed Salad - Japanese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York